meloforo

Italian

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek μηλοφόρος (mēlophóros). By surface analysis, melo +‎ -foro.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /meˈlɔ.fo.ro/
  • Rhymes: -ɔforo
  • Hyphenation: me‧lò‧fo‧ro

Noun

meloforo m (plural melofori)

  1. (historical) immortal (member of the personal guard of the King of Persia, distinguished by carrying spears adorned with gold or silver pommels)

Further reading

  • meloforo in Dizionario di Italiano online - La Repubblica
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